Updated 2026-08-12
Common dryer problems
Most dryer calls we run in the GTA are no-heat, no-tumble, or will-not-start. Power, the door switch, a packed vent, and a thermal fuse cover a large share. The rest is belts, rollers, elements, and gas igniters. Use this as a triage list, then book dryer repair if the machine still fails.
Dryer won’t turn on
Confirm the cord is fully seated and the breaker has not tripped. A door switch packed with lint will also keep the motor from starting. After that, look at the timer, thermal fuse, thermostat, and control board. A blown thermal fuse often means the vent was restricted — replace the fuse and clear the vent or it will open again.
Noisy dryer
Squeal, thump, or grind usually means a belt, drum roller, idler pulley, or blower wheel. Plastic glides wear through and the drum rubs the cabinet. Clean lint off the blower wheel before you assume it is broken. Worn rollers and belts are same-day parts on common Whirlpool, Samsung, and LG models.
No heat
Electric dryers need a healthy 240V supply; a half-tripped breaker lets the drum turn with no heat. Gas dryers need the valve on and a working igniter. A packed vent or lint trap will overheat the housing and open the thermal fuse. After those checks, the element, coils, thermostat, or gas igniter is the repair.
Does not tumble
A broken belt is the most common cause and often starts with a squeal. Drum bearings and a seized motor are the expensive end. If the motor is gone on an older dryer, we will quote repair versus a new machine instead of hiding the number.
Takes too long to dry
Restricted venting is first. Oversized wet loads and a washer that is not spinning out water are second. A weak element or failing thermistor is third. Clean the trap every load; crushed condo vents are a regular GTA finding.
Dryer too hot
Treat overheating as a fire risk. Unplug, clean the vent and trap, and do not keep running it. A stuck thermostat or failed cycling control needs a technician. Discoloured heating elements are a replace, not a clean.
Still throwing the code? Dryer repair.
Frequently asked questions
Need help with an appliance today?
Call us or send the form. Our team books evenings and weekends across Toronto and the GTA.